June 15, 2006

Issued to BWXT Y-12 related to Quality Assurance Deficiencies in construction activities at the Y-12 National Security Complex Highly Enriched Uranium Manufacturing Facility

On June 15, 2006, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a nuclear safety Enforcement Letter to BWXT Y-12 related to quality assurance deficiencies resulting in the incorrect installation of reinforcing steel during early construction activities at the Highly Enriched Uranium Manufacturing Facility at the Y-12 National Security Complex.